marble vs porcelain tile in showers
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cultured marble shower vs tile shower on 1st floor
Comments (13)would like follow up to this discussion we have older home in DFW area--getting ready to put it on the market shower and master bath need work shower is tiled but 25+ yrs old and probably sheetrock vs cement backed walls--could have some nasty stuff when it is torn out (as our contractor warned us--said he never regrouts older showers when doing remodeling--because most of them just have sheetrock and bad shower pans--but always goes down to the studs) counter tops and tub are cultured marble-- my husband thought to put in granite countertops and new fiberglass tub w/tile top and new tile shower our contractor gave us a fairly reasonable price except it does not include sinks, fixtures and the tile would be pretty basic... we had someone come measure for new cultured marble countertops and tub and also a cultured marble shower stall because most homes in our area have not upgraded their baths ... the cultured marble guy said that because the shower door is more narrow and there is a stepdown into the shower that they would probably have to cut the wall pieces and have a join/grout line vs having them the full length of the tiled walls I asked about having a tile insert line--like 6 x 6 glass mosaic sheets--which he said could be done... anyone have pictures of shower like that or have you done something like that yourself...See MoreCultured Marble vs onyx collection vs solid surface shower pan
Comments (78)Lenore, who is installing the granite slab shower? Start there and make your priority be hiring a VERY experienced tile professional - one you have vetted carefully to insure that their qualifications meet your design requirements and product selections. Stone slab installations are not for the B team, and especially in a wet area. Can it be done? Yes, depending upon the structure over which a solid surface stone is installed and the methods used. We install solid surface shower walls regularly, but from an empty cavity which we build to meet all specific design and installation specifications, including the pan. A solid stone slab cannot be supported by the pan (it is not meant to support a slab wall). A slab wall is pinned and tied so it is self supported, not supported by a pan. This is a very complex installation. A LOT to consider. As one example, the thickness of your slab? 2cm. 3cm? (effects the weight load on the space). And I could go on. After you have carefully vetted the qualified tile contractor, have this conversation with them. If you question or want to clarify their recommendations, check back or seek professional advice from other qualified sources. Please consult with a professional onsite. Good luck with your project....See MorePorcelain vs Marble
Comments (10)We have 24X24 marble floors throughout our main living area and into kitchen. It wasn't by choice, came with the house when we bought it. I didn't care for the high shine so had them refinished and honed giving them a flat matte finish. They aren't as hard to keep clean as I first feared, but I do spot wipe them often and clean every week or two with a steam mop. You do have to be careful about etching with marble, dripping something like lime juice will ruin that spot on the floor, learned that the hard way with some margaritas : ) We don't have in floor heating, so can't answer to that, but should be fine with both porcelain or marble. The marble floors keep the house cool in the summer. Of course porcelain is much much cheaper. If you find a porcelain that you like you will save a ton of money....See MoreEngineered Marble vs Porcelain
Comments (0)We have an old shower room that we would like to remodel. We truly need materials that look great with lowest maintenance work. We totally hate grout as it always causes us a lot of pain. We come down to two contractors with a reasonable quote on engineered marble and porcelain tile. Which materials sound better? I heard that engineered marble with solid pan floor has low maintenance but it may not look good in long term in case you plan to sell your home on the future. Is that true? Porcelain seems more common and popular but it still has grout that we hate. It also increases value if you plan to sell it. That is what I heard but I am not really sure which choice I should go now. Any recommendation?...See Moreoruboris
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